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111 BYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 May 2025 98,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,046 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,117 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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111 BYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 111 BYJ registered?

111 BYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is 111 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 BYJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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